About this role
Job summary
The Community Mental Health Nurse will work as part of one of the four Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Tower Hamlets, providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults experiencing complex mental health needs.
The post holder will be essential to delivering care that focuses on response to crisis presentations, delivery of early intervention and proactive management that leads to theo Reduction in admissions for high-intensity service userso Reduction in ED cubicle utilisationo Improved use of inpatient capacity
They should foster Community and Connection and should be compassionate and show empathy.
The post holder should have a genuine desire to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team. They should be committed to co-production, facilitation and liaison with service users, local residents, local VCFSE, health and social care services in order that people with co-morbid physical and mental health conditions, experience good outcomes for their mental health.
They will hold a caseload and be responsible for the assessment, care planning, coordination, and review of care in line with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and relevant clinical frameworks.
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of pscyho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management. Liaise and establish good working relationships with colleagues in Emergency Department, Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate. To haveknowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting. To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way. Role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment. Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Children's policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children. Recognize the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment through the use of pscyho education, the Clinical Model and supportive clinical management.
Liaise and establish good working relationships with colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate
To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting.
To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way.
Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in teaching and supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment.
Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team.
Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children.
Recognize the role of advocacy, promote concept of autonomy and self-empowerment and ensure members of the team comply with this.
Have an understanding of the KPIs for the crisis service and ensure compliance with Trust CQUINs
Identify own educational needs ensuring professional updating and development as appropriate.
Ensure own compliance with mandatory training is maintained.
Ensure full potential through supervision, appraisals and performance management.
Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users.
To represent the team positively both internally and externally to the Trust.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
RMN/RGN Educated to degree level Practice Assessor Training or equivalent
Desirable
Recognised post graduate qualifications in care of the adult with mental health problems
Experience Essential
Significant post-qualification experience, which must be within mental health services Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary community team Experience of hospital or community caseload management. Experience of conducting holistic psycho-social assessments and providing comprehensive care and support plans based on individual need.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014 and how the Act is implemented within care provision. Knowledge and understanding of approaches to risk formulation and management. Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities policies and practice and how they affect staff, service users and carers. Understanding of the principles of CPA and the Recovery Model. Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 and how the act is used in practice. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children. Up to date knowledge of the current approaches to mental health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Three Colts Lane
51 Three Colts Lane
London
E2 6BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)